NCAE General Scholastic Aptitude 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which number does NOT belong in the group: 4, 9, 16, 25, 35, 49?
- 9
- 25
- 35 (Correct answer)
- 49
Correct answer: 35
All others are perfect squares (2², 3², 4², 5², 7²), but 35 is not.
Question 2: Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'ELOQUENT':
- Silent
- Articulate (Correct answer)
- Confused
- Reckless
Correct answer: Articulate
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speech, which is synonymous with articulate.
Question 3: A shopkeeper bought an item for ₱500 and sold it at a 20% profit. What was the selling price?
- ₱520
- ₱580
- ₱600 (Correct answer)
- ₱620
Correct answer: ₱600
Profit = 20% × ₱500 = ₱100; selling price = ₱500 + ₱100 = ₱600.
Question 4: DOCTOR : STETHOSCOPE :: CARPENTER : ___
- Apron
- Hammer (Correct answer)
- Helmet
- Blueprint
Correct answer: Hammer
A stethoscope is the primary tool of a doctor, just as a hammer is the primary tool of a carpenter.
Question 5: If x + 7 = 15, what is the value of 3x?
- 21
- 24 (Correct answer)
- 27
- 18
Correct answer: 24
x = 15 − 7 = 8; 3x = 3 × 8 = 24.
Question 6: Which sentence uses the word 'INFER' correctly?
- She inferred the book to the shelf.
- He inferred that it would rain from the dark clouds. (Correct answer)
- They inferred the prize to the winner.
- She inferred her friend a gift.
Correct answer: He inferred that it would rain from the dark clouds.
To infer means to draw a conclusion from evidence, as used in option B.
Question 7: What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8?
- 12
- 24 (Correct answer)
- 48
- 16
Correct answer: 24
The LCM of 6 and 8 is 24, the smallest number divisible by both.
NCAE General Scholastic Aptitude 3
Which number does NOT belong in the group: 4, 9, 16, 25, 35, 49?